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Latham & Watkins LLP

Securities: Regulation: Advisory

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Latham & Watkins LLP

Rankings

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Securities: Regulation: Advisory - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP has far-reaching credibility in the securities space thanks to the strength of its lawyers on both coasts and the breadth of its global office network. It is able to service clients based in multiple jurisdictions facing high profile SEC investigations or enforcement actions. The firm represents investment banks, public companies and accounting firms and is known for its expertise in FCPA investigations and capital markets regulation.

Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented SBB Research Group, its CEO and COO in an SEC investigation alleging a fraudulent scheme where they artificially inflated values.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins brings industry and regulatory perspective to help guide us. Their ability to proactively share the trends in a timely manner rather than just reacting to things is admirable.

    Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
  • Latham have incredible client service. The attorneys execute with a high level of expertise and are very solution-oriented. They have a positive and personable approach to clients and are experienced and adept at complex, sophisticated matters.

    Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
  • The attorneys are top experts and also top-tier professionals who are smart, good with clients and show great judgment.

    Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
  • The Latham team have deep SEC contacts. The are diligent, detailed and very well-researched.

    Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
  • Latham bring incredible depth of experience and perspective. They have a great team who are highly thoughtful and strategic.

    Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michele Anderson
    Band 3Michele Anderson

    Michele Anderson

    Michele Anderson draws from her experience at the SEC's corporate finance division to advise on the securities regulatory aspects of clients' businesses.

    • Michele is a fantastic lawyer with lots of experience.

      Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
  • Band 5Marc Berger
    Band 5Marc Berger

    Marc Berger

    Marc Berger leverages both his DoJ and SEC experience to discreetly guide clients facing regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions and internal investigations. He has particular expertise in the financial services sector.

    • Marc is great at providing big picture perspective for the client and bringing a practical bent to the discussions.

      Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (2)

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